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Watch: Lancaster bomber flies over Cosford and Telford to mark VE Day 2025

A Lancaster bomber flew over Shropshire on Saturday to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.

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As part of the week's VE Day celebrations and commemorations, an Avro Lancaster bomber flew above Shropshire on Saturday

The A49 near Ludlow. Photo: Google

Traffic stopped after two-vehicle crash on A49 near Ludlow

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Ludlow Spring Fair 2025 at Ludlow Castle

Sunny start to Ludlow Spring Festival as visitors enjoy a vibrant celebration of beer and food

Shrewsbury Quarry, The Dingle Shrewsbury

Danger dog that mauled 'Fluffy' the Pomeranian to death at Shrewsbury Quarry allowed to live as owner told to pay £6,200

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Shrewsbury Regatta 2025 at Pengwern Boat Club in Shrewsbury

Watch as crowds descend on the River Severn for the return of Shrewsbury Regatta

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Shrewsbury Regatta 2025 at Pengwern Boat Club in Shrewsbury

In pictures: Sunshine and Shrewsbury Regatta brings out the crowds as weekend of rowing returns to the Severn

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The regatta is one of the most highly anticipated events in Shrewsbury's sporting calendar. Photo: Steve Leath

Everything you need to know as the annual Shrewsbury Regatta returns this weekend - first look and timings

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Sunny start to Ludlow Spring Festival as visitors enjoy a vibrant celebration of beer and food

Vitor Pereira frustrated with second half showing in Wolves defeat

Sunny start to Ludlow Spring Festival as visitors enjoy a vibrant celebration of beer and food

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A Lancaster bomber will fly over Shropshire this weekend. Picture: RAF Museum.

Iconic Lancaster bomber to fly over Cosford to mark VE Day 2025 - here's when

People walking in the heavy rain.

Thunder warning for the West Midlands and Shropshire from the Met Office - here's when

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The Plough Inn at Allscott, before it reopened in 2023

Plans to extend and reopen vacant pub in Telford withdrawn after concerns over parking

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Heather Kidd

Shropshire Council's garden waste charge 'under review' by new Lib Dem administration

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Shropshire MPs join forces to call for new rail line to capital that will have 'massive positive impact' for region

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Margaret May Simpson died in South Africa at the age of 96

Tributes paid to 'adventurous spirit' and well-known member of Shropshire's farming community who died aged 96

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Professor Fleix Schmidt will deliver a talk called ‘The Brunels, Sawmills, Bridges The Great Western and other Marvels’ near Kington

Eminent professor deliver talk on railways at a Kington venue

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Oswestry young entrepreneur challenge

Your World|May 9

Severn Trent launches UK first Ozone treatment to improve river quality.

Severn Trent launches UK first Ozone treatment to improve river quality

Your World|May 9

Harry Ashfield

Soccer star swaps student life for the Championship following 'Hollywood Reds' promotion

Your World|May 9

Little Bears Day Care were selected to receive the £5,000 Golden Grant

Tesco shopper selects Little Bears Day Care to receive a £5,000 grant

Your World|May 9

VE Day themed luncheon

Sambrook House residents celebrate 80th Anniversary of VE Day with heartfelt tribute

Your World|May 9

Shrewsbury youngsters will get chance to showcase talent, says Sean McAllister

Shrewsbury Town youth team coach Sean McAllister says his players will get a great opportunity to showcase their talent to Michael Appleton in pre-season training.

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Four Shrewsbury Town youngsters to keep an eye out for

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Vitor Pereira (Photo by Jack Thomas - WWFC/Wolves via Getty Images)

Vitor Pereira frustrated with second half showing in Wolves defeat

Mateus Mane (Photo by Jack Thomas - WWFC/Wolves via Getty Images)

Wolves boss backs 'special' starlet to shine next season

Matheus Cunha (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Wolves 0 Brighton 2 - Report

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Wolves players and fans celebrate victory against Spurs (Photo by Jack Thomas - WWFC/Wolves via Getty Images)

Steve Bull: Wolves must stay focused and end the season in style

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Rayan Ait-Nouri (Photo by Wolverhampton Wanderers FC/Wolves via Getty Images)

Vitor Pereira has say on future of Wolves star

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Shrewsbury Town FC

Shrewsbury youngsters will get chance to showcase talent, says Sean McAllister

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Four Shrewsbury Town youngsters to keep an eye out for

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Michael Appleton hoping 'big' contacts can benefit Shrewsbury Town

AFC Telford United

The SEAH Stadium home of AFC Telford United. Picture: Google Maps

Promoted AFC Telford United and military unit set to get special recognition at council meeting

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AFC Telford United fans rejoice to celebrate. Pic: Kieren Griffin

Chris Ball's AFC Telford United rallying cry for fans to catch Bucks bug

AFC Telford United manager Kevin Wilkin after the Bucks' Southern Central Premier play-off win (Picture: Kieren Griffin Photography)

Comment: Wilkin shakes off his play-off record on a joyous day for AFC Telford

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Vitor Pereira (Photo by Jack Thomas - WWFC/Wolves via Getty Images)

Vitor Pereira frustrated with second half showing in Wolves defeat

Mateus Mane (Photo by Jack Thomas - WWFC/Wolves via Getty Images)

Wolves boss backs 'special' starlet to shine next season

Matheus Cunha (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Wolves 0 Brighton 2 - Report

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Jubilant AFC Telford players at full-time. Pic: Kieren Griffin

WATCH: AFC Telford players celebrate promotion

AFC Telford United|May 7

Lewis Cox and Dan Stacey

Play-off final - Kettering 2 AFC Telford United 4: Dan Stacey and Lewis Cox analysis

AFC Telford United|May 6

Luke Powell

Shrewsbury Town 1 Crawley Town 2 - Luke Powell analysis

Shrewsbury Town video|May 3

Jonny Drury

'The right move': Jonny Drury view on Michael Appleton's permanent Shrewsbury Town deal

Dan Stacey and Ollie Westbury

AFC Telford United 3 Halesowen Town 2: Ollie Westbury and Dan Stacey analysis

AFC Telford United|May 1

Ollie Westbury

Ollie Westbury verdict as Shrewsbury pick up rare victory at Barnsley

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Sunny start to Ludlow Spring Festival as visitors enjoy a vibrant celebration of beer and food

A three-day spring festival has seen food and beer lovers flock to Ludlow this weekend.

Ludlow Spring Fair 2025 at Ludlow Castle

The UK’s biggest country music export The Shires will be playing in Llandrindod Wells as part of a run of intimate shows in Wales in 2025

The UK’s biggest country music export The Shires will be playing in Llandrindod Wells as part of a run of intimate shows in Wales in 2025

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Polar bears take to the water...in a kayak

Polar bears at Peak Wildlife Park take to the water...in a kayak

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Shrewsbury Regatta 2025 at Pengwern Boat Club in Shrewsbury

Watch as crowds descend on the River Severn for the return of Shrewsbury Regatta

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Shrewsbury Regatta 2025 at Pengwern Boat Club in Shrewsbury

In pictures: Sunshine and Shrewsbury Regatta brings out the crowds as weekend of rowing returns to the Severn

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One of the SVR’s original founding fathers Columb Howell, pictured, is involved in the film. Photo: SVR

Severn Valley Railway launches short film to celebrate its 60th anniversary

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A full list of the 22 food hygiene ratings dished out to Shropshire eateries this week

Maggie Love received the lifetime achievement award from the mayor, Councillor David Vasmer.

Shrewsbury's Mayor's Awards handed out - here are the winners

The Wedding Banquet: Kelly Marie Tran as Angela Chen, Lily Gladstone as Lee, Han Gi-chan as Min and Bowen Yang as Chris

Film Talk: Lily Gladstone leads the feast with The Wedding Banquet

Entertainment|May 9

Heal Festival 2024 - Main stage - West Mid Showground - Shrewsbury

Huge line up for Shrewsbury's Heal Festival revealed - including ex-Kasabian front man Tom Meighan

Customers share amazing before and after results of skincare brand that took the world by storm

Affiliates|May 9

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Affiliates|May 9

Active Travel Class 153 at Dolau Station on the Heart of Wales Line

Heart of Wales Line running series of events during Community Rail Week

Police warning on WhatsApp scam affecting West Midlands people - how it works and what to watch out for

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Shrewsbury Quarry, The Dingle Shrewsbury

Danger dog that mauled 'Fluffy' the Pomeranian to death at Shrewsbury Quarry allowed to live as owner told to pay £6,200

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Eggs recovered have since hatched at Cuan Wildlife Centre. Picture: Cuan Wildlife Centre

Fresh twist in Newport swan death horror as police deliver surprise update

Sergeant Kully Singh and PC Stacey Hegenbarth have been acknowledged for their bravery. Photo: West Mercia Police Federation

Hero police officers who risked their lives to stop car being driven wrong way on M5 are recognised for bravery

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Inquest opened into death of Shrewsbury man subject of murder investigation

Photo: West Mercia Police

CCTV appeal after Telford shop thefts - including £1,600 worth of items taken from town centre jewellers

Rachel Evans and Shan Williams' shop No8 Clothing, based in Rhayader, won ‘Best Clothing/Fashion Store’ at the Best of Welsh Business Awards 2025

Two sisters whose clothing shop was recently named Mid Wales’ best fashion shop, have been congratulated by the town council

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Kerrie Swift 'Wenlock Witch'

Fresh start sees Kerrie become Much Wenlock's newest business and resident 'Witch'

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Aviramp CEO Graham Corfield and Market Drayton veteran Stephen Kemp

Decorated Market Drayton army veteran set to play part in unique D-Day commemoration this year

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Director and baker Rachel Steele with head baker Joe Steele at Steeles Bakery in Church Stretton on Thursday, May 8, 2025

'It was amazing!' Church Stretton bakery named best in Shropshire at national awards

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaks to employees at JLR car factory in the West Midlands

New US-UK trade deal hailed a 'significant relief for many businesses in Shropshire' including Bridgnorth Aluminium

Aldi is asking the public where it wants stores

New Aldi stores on the way to Shropshire - supermarket chain wants public suggestions for new sites

Professor Fleix Schmidt will deliver a talk called ‘The Brunels, Sawmills, Bridges The Great Western and other Marvels’ near Kington

Eminent professor deliver talk on railways at a Kington venue

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Much Wenlock Primary School pupils learn the lessons of VE Day

Shrewsbury MP Julia Buckley

'Limited bus routes and railway stations leave young people excluded from opportunities at college' says Shrewsbury MP

Thomas Adams School in Wem has won the Boarding Innovation
Award at the Boarding Schools’ Association (BSA) Supporting Excellence Awards.

North Shropshire secondary boarding school wins prestigious award

Moorfield Primary School in Newport has been graded as 'Outstanding' across the board by Ofsted. Picture: Google.

'Pupils know their school is a special place' - Primary school in Newport graded as 'outstanding' across the board

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Your World|May 8

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This £144,000 Ferrari 488GTB could be yours for just 23p

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Man wins £79k motorhome in BOTB competition — after forgetting he’d entered

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